Did Chevy MESS IT UP? 2019 Chevy Camaro RS vs the 2018 Camaro RS 

2018 looks so much better, especially the side profile of the front. I had the RS 2LT Convertible in blue. Beautiful.

2018 looks so much better

2019 Camaro, front just looks as a new Honda Accord, no Wonder the 19 ZL1 the front still the same...

The vertical running lights on the 18 make it look more aggressive. 18 RSs look way better in person than in videos, especially with quad exhaust. The 19 RS definitely looks like an entry level car. But the rear lights are very nice.

lol "to the side" I dont think they have changed the side of the Camaro since 2010. not complaining tho, the side profile is legendary

More side by side comparisons like this please. I'm fascinated with the year on year changes, something unique to US car culture. I'm loving those 'safecracker' air vents, and the great camera moves by BGM avoiding the background lurkers.

Just a few things of note: 1.) The black bowtie is optional on both cars and is a dealer installed option (mine has the gold bowties but on the window sticker it says it was optioned with black ones) 2.) The gauge cluster system is IDENTICAL in both. The 2018 simply has the system in a different mode. As someone who owns a 2017 2SS, I have experienced both layouts on my car (although you do have to dig through the menus to find it). 3.) One big difference between them is that the 2019 does NOT have Homelink whereas the outgoing 18 does 4.) The 2018 Camaro has an A8 transmission as opposed to the 2019’s A10

Hold up! 40k for a v6? Gtfoh!

Is the roof more spacious if there isn’t a sun roof ?? I test drove a 2019 2LT but can’t compare to one with sun roof

2018 looks better to be honest!

Does the new rs 2020 have more cabin space than the 2018 model? It looks like the improved the inside a little bit

The digital display in the center that you mentioned was different from the ‘18 to the ‘19 is actually just a theme that can be changed through the menus straight from the display itself.

I pity the fool that don’t like my gold bow tie. 😂

Not a Chevy guy but I feel the 2019 looks better

Thank you, what an amazing video, i really appreciate the effort you put, but i wanna ask about transmission, is it both A8 ? And is the problem with that transmission in 2018 or only 2016/2017 ?

Perfect car : Front Grill 2018 with Tail lights 2019

Do you think a convertible would negate the claustrophobic feel a bit?

I crashed my new 2018 RS and got back into a new 2019 RS and I definitely like the 2019 better. The 3LT has an illuminated black bow tie in the front that is just so crisp. I actually got to keep the 2018 RS rims and slapped them on the 2019, looks great. Went electric blue to gunmetal blue with red stripes

@ Raiti's Rides Did they take off the fog lights in RS models from 2019?

Just sharing a few thing.. the 2018 Camaro Rs is available in a black bow tie. It’s called the Black Bow tie edition. The gears and digital display are similar to the 2019. Maybe the 2018 that was compared was not the premium level.. Idk. I wasn’t sure about the rear view visibility but it turns out great. The 2018 is available in electronic blue and the combination with black is amazing. Definitely a head turner everywhere I go!

You're wrong about the speedometer being completely different. 2016 - 2019 Camaros (with the digital speedometer) all have changeable speedometer themes within the settings and both can look like the "technology theme" found in the 2018 Camaro in this video or the taditional theme found in the 2019 Camaro.

2010-2013 model years is still my favorite by far. Nothing after has looked as good or stood out as much.

@Raiti’s Rides the Camaro center gauge area is configurable on theme. The differences in setup you pointed out aren’t new. The 2018 can have the same look as the 2019 you showed.

The cluster is the same you just change it in the settings.

Great vid! The black bow tie is an option; still gold by default ugh (at least on the 18, maybe they got smart on the 19) 👍

Depends who you ask. I bought a 2019 LT and love it.

Hey Joe! Compton 221 is right, we could loose the Camero again. It looks like it's a sure thing we're going to lose the GM plant up here in Oshawa Ont. Some sad days coming for some car makers, it just doesn't seem right

I do like the 2019 better. My all time favorite Camaro is the 2nd generation. Thanks, Joe.......

Camaro's pony war is with itself.I love the Mr T reference

I have those gages in my 2018 you just have to scroll through settings

You dont see the challenger having these kinds of problems.

The 18 looks better hopefully they fix it for 2020

Definitely a step forward. Love the comparison video. Not a newer camaros fan and definitely prefer the mustang but camaro is still a great option. I don't have a lot of complaints or salt for the newer camaros because the price tag seems very fair for what you are getting. Could they had done more? Definitely, but I understand they are trying to keep it at a certain price.

Another great review. I like how you see design mistakes and how GM could've improved the look of 19 Camaro.

I agree with you with the back. The tail lights looks a little more cooler now they should just get red of the horizontal line. And the Rs logo is still on the bottom.

Good side by side comparision. Cheers

At the end you actually explained exactly why the Mustang is better to me. The Mustang keeps the old school looks mixed with today's looks with the interior and stays true to its heritage. The Mustang build # badge on the inside along with the better visibility, Racaro seats, Shaker sound system and exhaust control. Even flipping different switches for certain controls.

Thanks for the content I love to watch your videos it makes me more into auto world.

The interiors of the ‘18 and ‘19 are identical including the DIC, the different layouts shown are just skins and can be changed between a few preset skins. Only difference is the MyLink system being updated

Like the new intro for your videos. As usual good review. Keep it up.

RS has the chrome strips in grill on 2018s. The 2019 LT front end, the bottom of grille over body color & flat black will get beat to s_it with the sun, dressing will only make it worse over time. The 16 to 18s are well protected from sun damage. Clear tail lights look like goggles & also will yellow over time.

For the 2019 just add some mods. Front splitter, side skirts and a nice spoiler and boom. BEAST🥴😍

I like both, but the '19 changes you pointed out I agree with. Front end looks awesome especially including that black bowtie. Do they have the Blazer yet??

Though I am not a Camaro fan, you made an excellent comparison between the 2018 and 2019 models. I agree with your opinions about them.

Man the video you made about the mclaren was awesome I really enjoyed it.

Great video, very good points made about the RS Badging and brakes

Awesome job thx for comparison, nice! You should put a best of zonks and non zonks reviews, what say you? Thx Joe and Tom

That 2019 is the best by far

The 2019 should've come out before the 2016, then it would be less controversy. The 2016 looks more modern. Might be time to scrap the entire design. Imo

Shoutout to the local. I take my Camaro to that dealer for maintenance. Thought it looked familiar

two thumbs up, Joe. I like the 2018 model just a little bit more. But! Being an old school type of guy, I'll stay with the Mustang. Keep em' comin'!

Good video. Love me some Camaro eye candy. Personally I'm not a fan of the new grill on the 2019 LS LT line it literally reminds me of a large mouth bass and it drives me nuts i can't get that out of my mind. But the 2019 hood is pretty bad ass I will say and I'm surprised you didn't point that difference out. Also regarding the instrument dash, actually it gives you three options to change the display style. You can change the 2018 to the same style you showed on the 2019.

I am so glad I bought a 2018, I like the front end look SO much better and mine is BLACK on BLACK so it fits the blacked out RS wheels.

I actually prefer the 19 over the 18 now

The 2019 front end looks best with the black color scheme...The 2019 clear tail lights look great with the black color scheme

40k???? I got my 2018 RS brand new for 24k. 40k is a rip off, you might as well get the SS for that price.

All you have to do is order the SS emblem from year one or eBay and get rid of the bow tie that's what I would do if I owned those cars

Another great review keep up the great work!!

They severely messed up the SS... the RS is ok.. not good but ok

Good reviews, you got a few things wrong though. #1. They haven't been tweaking the design since 2010, the Camaro line was completely redesigned for the 2016 year. Including changing the entire platform to the Alpha platform. #2. The 2018 is a 2LT trim level and the 2019 is a 3LT trim level. So both in this video are LT trim level's with RS packages (there is no such thing as an RS trim level or an RS performance package. RS is just an appearance package) #3. On the 2018 you can get it with a Black Bow tie on the front and rear. #4. The 2019 Camaro is basically identical other than the computer(2018 has the IO5 or IO6 computers, 2019 has the IOT or IOR for the infortainment), the rims, front and rear other than that it's the same car. (there is a rumored 7th gen in the works that apparently is going to be more like the Mustang in the sense that there will be better visibility) #5. The word "Camaro" wasn't made up as a mustang eater. In 1966 and 1967 when the Camaro was being prepared to get released, it was originally called "The Panther" but the name was changed because other Chevrolet flagship vehicles like the Chevelle and Corvette started with a "C". So they thought it should too. The Mustang eater thing is a great tag line though. #6. You said the gauges are different. You can go into the settings on the 2018 and make it look like the 2019 does, or go into the 2019's settings and make it look like the 2018. It's just a gauge setting in the software. Nothing at all has changed.

Wished 19 Camero RS had fog lights, would look much better. Fog lights are a must for me for any new cars/trucks

Excellent review raiti they just keep getting better and better.

Like you said the more I see the new tail lights my opinion also changes on them they don't look as bad as I thought and now seeing them side by side they don't look incredibly different. With this video you have me feeling good about the 2019. Both of these cars look great, but I'm still a long life Mustang guy. Awesome video Joe and Tom you guys always do great highlighting these awesome cars!!!

I have a 2019 camaro rs all blacked out and it looks pretty nice and sounds good don’t get me wrong 2018 is also nice though🔥

You get yourself a 2019 V6,335 horse power for only 30,000 that’s really good for a sports car.

Without having watched the videos I’m looking forward to the number of times joe says zonk lol

Good presentation. Let's give this man over 400 thumbs up.

Gotta LOVE the 2019, sporty & bad ass tail lights!

Love the 2018 design thou. Woooot woooot!

Be happy what you have! Some people don't have that. I'm happy with my 2019 RS, and not worried about a damn light design..

The interior of the 2019 looks pretty cool still.

2018 looks better

Excellent video Joe! I like the Camaro but not being able to see out of the back would be a deal breaker for me. I have a 2012 Nissan 370Z that I love to drive but I do wish I could see a little better out of the back especially when backing out of a parking spot or when making a turn in a parking lot where I have to check for oncoming traffic. Keep up the great work! 😎👍

Good video. Keep reviewing and zonking and maybe next year there’ll be even more changes. Chevy has to save some for 2020.👍

When I keep looking closer it looks like a bmw i8 in the front the of the new RS. What a shame. I wish they could make a remake, but it’s already to late to complain. I seen some 2019 Camaro it looks pretty cool when it actually drives .

Bruh the screen in the gauge cluster is customizable so you can have 3 different styles in the center...

Does buddy not know that you can change the way the dash looks and that the cars have different options

You know what Chevy should do to help mitigate the low viability in the rear? Make the rear-view mirror a camera. Not a reflection of what is behind you but an actual video of what is behind you. Would help tremendously.

2019 was the end product of the pre production model in transformers back in 2013z

Nice job as always!

Enjoyed watching this one Joe. Not much between them although the 2019 grille looks better I think. The placement of the RS badge remains really odd.

The SS would look good without all that blackout. The 19 RS looks better than the SS. The SS1LE looks better as a 19.

The screen is the same u have to go in and change the settings

They tried to make it look like a mustache. (Edit) I meant mustang, I don't know what happened.😕

The Bowtie on the 2019 looks a little out of place. Chevrolet should have placed it in the center of the grille. The RS should have fog lights on the lower grille area. The 2019 RS fascia looks better than the 2019 SS front fascia.

That 2019 looks hideous next to that 2018

that roof line is too low, I feel like I'm suffocating in there

CC shape tail lights. Look nice on a CC.

With the showstopper interior on the mustang they put red stitching all over the interior so the Mustang,does have it if you want to pay for it LOL

All they had to do was make a model without all the unnecessary electronics and put the V8 in it. It would sell the price wouldn’t be so outrageous. For 40 grand you can get a 2012 ZL1 or hec a nice 2012 SS for about 20k. 400hp for 20k is a deal

The front 2019 it's horrible looks like mustang ecoboost I do not like it for nothing, the best Of this it's 2016 to 2018

dude 2019 looks fucking good though

I have the 2018 RS In Black. I hate the front of the 2019. If they produce Camaro’s similar to the 2019 only in the future, I’ll be sticking with the older ones then. Maybe that or I’ll convert to a Challenger, hahaha.

The 2019 looks more aggressive which what i like !

Can't decide which one to get soon, 2019 will lose value in just a few years. I can get a 2018 RS for $22k and a 2019 RS for $30k. The SS is just way to pricey for me right now so no V8 sadly.

I happen to like the gold bowtie in some cases but I do prefer the rounder tail lights where I zonk the car in both cases is the engine it should be a V8 maybe not the big one but there is the 5.3 they should put in there as for the sun roof they should not offer it at all on the Camero some cars do have a place for that option but a performance car it dose not belong

Great video comparison

Why would they change the whole entire car from front to back. Why 😩

The front of the base model is Ok but the 4 cylinder engine is still weak, they should have upgraded it or put the new 2.7T. They messed up the SS front, and should have rated the engine at 460/465 to keep up with the Mustang, the we're protecting the Corvette and that sucks for us that can't afford one, I dive a 2017 V6 and I'm in love with it, the 2.0T is worthless to me if the Base model Mustang makes more power and torque. Also the 1LE package is cool but is also worthless, very few owners will take their cars to the track, they should have focused on straight speed because this car handles pretty well already on that Alpha platform. The Camaro is now even behind the Challenger on sales, I don't know wtf is Chevy doing.

They gave it it's top grill back. Before that it was just a slot. And sales were down.